Subtract 9/45 from 72/75
72/75 - 9/45 is 19/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
72/75 = 72 × 3/75 × 3 = 216/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
9/45 = 9 × 5/45 × 5 = 45/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/225 - 45/225 = 216 - 45/225 = 171/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/25
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